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Terms of Use (Booking Terms and Conditions)

1. Interpretation

1.1 In these Conditions: Client means the person for whom the Supplier has agreed to provide a Service in accordance with these Conditions. Contract means agreement of the provision of the Service as set out herein. Service means the service to be provided by the Supplier for the Client. Supplier means Zeus Events Ltd, Registered Company Number 08726840. Registered Office is 4th Floor Tuition House, 27/37 St George’s Road, Wimbledon, London, England, SW19 4EU United Kingdom. Charity events bear a registration fee, the value of which is dependent on each event. Minimum Sponsorship pledge is the amount set by the charity for which the event supports. Trip is used interchangeably to mean either a holiday, course or expedition. Zeus Sports reserves the right to employ and work with several operation teams for all its events.

1.2 The headings in these Conditions are for convenience only and shall not affect their interpretation.

2. Responsibility and Personal Safety

2.1 Zeus Sports Ltd recognises and advises that due to the very nature of the trip and activities it offers accidents are possible and the Client must be aware of the risks. The Client travels at their own risk, and except as expressly provided for in these conditions, Zeus Sports shall not be liable to the Client by reason of any representation or any implied warranty, condition or other term, or any duty at, common law, or under the express terms of the Contract, for any loss of profit or any indirect, special or consequential loss, damage, cost, expenses or claims whether caused by the negligence of Zeus Sports or its agents, servants or otherwise, which arise out of or in connection with the provision of the Service or their use by the Client. The entire liability of Zeus Sports under or in connection with the Contract shall not exceed the amount of Zeus Sports charges for the provision of the Service.

2.2 Zeus Sports shall not be liable to the Client or deemed to be in breach of the Contract by reason of any delay in performing, or any failure to perform, any of the Zeus Sports obligations to the Service.

2.3 Zeus Sports warrants to the Client that the Service will be provided using reasonable care and skill, as far as reasonably possible. Where Zeus Sports supplies in connection with the provision of the Service any goods supplied by a third party, Zeus Sports does not give any warranty, guarantee or other terms as to their quality of fitness for purpose or otherwise.

2.4 Zeus Sports reserves the right to reject any Client as a member of their trip at any time. Reasons for this may include but are not exclusive to, illegal actions or foolish behaviour which endangers the Client, the guide or any other participants. In this event, no refund will be made and Ze4us Sports will not accept any further liability or responsibility to the Client.

2.5 The Client accepts responsibility for any damage or loss caused by the Client or any member of the Client’s party to the property of Zeus Sports or any 3rd party. Proper payment for such damage or loss must be made at the time direct to the accommodation owner or manager or other Supplier. If the Client fails to do so, the Client must indemnify Zeus Sports against any claim (including legal costs) subsequently made against Zeus Sports as a result of the Client’s actions.

3. Legal and health requirements

3.1 It is the Client’s responsibility to ensure that they have taken out the necessary insurance, to include air rescue and cancellation cover, which is compulsory for participation in the Supplier’s holiday. The cost of this is not included in the holiday price. Failure to do this will result in any air rescue bill for the repatriation of the Client is the responsibility of the Client.

3.2 The client certifies that he/she is in good physical and mental health and is able to take part in the course he/ she is subscribing to.

4. Payment terms

4.1 To confirm a booking Zeus Sports requires a deposit, the value of which is specific to each event based on its total value. Payment can be made by credit or debit card, cash or bank transfer. Balance payment in full must be received 10 weeks prior to departure. The company charges a 3% fee for any payments made by credit card. This charge may only be waived at the discretion of one of the directors of Zeus Sports Ltd. Balances will be paid to Smoking Joe Promotions.

4.2 Charity Sponsorship – under the self-fund option the registration fee is due upon making the booking and the remaining balance is due from you ten weeks before the trip departure. Failure to do this will result in loss of your place and all sponsorship money will be due to your chosen charity immediately. Under the minimum sponsorship option, the registration fee is due from yourself upon booking and you agree to fundraise the Minimum Sponsorship Pledge set by your chosen charity. 50% to 80% of the Minimum Sponsorship Pledge, depending on your chosen charity’s specific guidelines as outlined prior to booking, is due ten weeks prior to the trip departure to your charity. Failure to do this will result in loss of your space and your registration fee. The remaining 20% should be with your charity before the start of the trip and at the very latest 4 weeks after departure. If you are unable to reach the Minimum Sponsorship Pledge that has been set by your charity you will automatically revert to the self-funded option whereby you pay for the total cost of the challenge yourself and any sponsorship money raised goes directly to your chosen charity. If you reach your Minimum Sponsorship Pledge the charity will pay the balance of your trip.

By completing and submitting the booking form you agree that the money raised will not be used for anything other than directly to the charity and if you withdraw or cancel the trip any monies raised will be sent to your charity. All sponsorship money should go directly to your chosen charity.

4.3 Late Payment of Balance. If the Client fails to make a balance payment by the due date, Zeus Sports reserves the right to levy a late payment fee of £35 per person for each complete week the balance remains unpaid after the due date.

5. Cancellation/Amendment by the Client

5.1 If the Client cancels then the following cancellation charges will apply:

5.1.1 more than 60 days before departure: loss of deposit/registration fee.

5.1.2 between 30 days and 60 days before departure: 80% of the charge of the Service.

5.1.3 less than 30 days before departure: no refund will be paid.

5.2 Notice of cancellation must be given in writing to cycling@zesuevents.co.uk. Date of receipt of written cancellation by Zeus Sports applies for 5.1.1 to 5.1.3.

5.3 Zeus Sports advises the Client to take out holiday insurance and to ensure that this includes cancellation cover.

5.5 Should the client wish to change an existing booking with Zeus Sports, then an amendment/administration charge will apply. A change of an existing booking (e.g. changing from one course to another) may only be made with the agreement of one of the directors of Zeus Sports and the amendment charge will be £35.

6. Cancellation/Alterations by Maximum Adventure

6.1 Zeus Sports reserves the right to cancel the trip/ course for any reason. These may include, but are not exclusive to: (a) for reasons of force majeure; (b) a minimum group number has not been reached; (c) non-payment by the Client of the due sum by the due date. Zeus Sports endeavours to ensure that a trip will run wherever financially viable. Where a trip must be cancelled, Zeus Sports undertaken from the Client as soon as possible.

6.2 If the Client does not pay the balance by the due date, Zeus Sports reserves the right to cancel the Client’s booking and pursue any monies owing.

6.3 If Zeus Sports cancels the Client’s trip, Zeus Sports will endeavour to offer an alternative date or trip or refund all payment the Client has made to Zeus Sports, except in the case of 6.1 (c). This will be the extent of Zeus Sports liability. Zeus Sports will not be liable for any incidental expenses the Client may have incurred. In the event of the Client accepting an alternative trip, the difference in price will be invoiced or credited accordingly.

6.4 Zeus Sports receives regular travel updates from the United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office and will not knowingly operate trips against the advice from the FCO. Where the FCO advise against ‘all but essential’ travel, the Client is advised to read the relevant advice and to decide whether they wish to be subjected to the risks associated with that country or region. The Client must ensure that their travel insurance is valid notwithstanding the FCO advice. In the event of the FCO changing their advice to ‘all travel’, this constitutes a force majeure and the trip will be cancelled.

If the FCO change their advice to ‘all but essential’ travel after a booking has been made and the Client wishes to cancel their trip, the cancellation charges set out in section 5 will apply.

Clients from outside the UK are advised to consult their own government for travel advice. Where a foreign government changes their advice to ‘all travel’, which does not coincide with the UK FCO’s advice, a cancellation by the Client will be subject to Maximum Adventure’s cancellation procedure.

6.5 A trip may be cancelled due to force majeure. Examples of force majeure include, but are not limited to war, threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activity and its consequences, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, health risks and pandemics, unavoidable and unforeseeable technical problems with transport for reasons beyond our control or that of our suppliers; closed or congested airports or ports, hurricanes and other actual or potential severe weather conditions, and any other similar events.

6.6 Due to the nature of the Service Zeus Sports reserves the right to alter travel arrangements, accommodation and itinerary at any time. In the unlikely event of this happening these will usually, but not necessarily exclusively, be minor changes. No compensation will be payable. Zeus Sports will always endeavour to maintain the quality of the offer if changes have to be made.

6.7 All prices are accurate at the date published, but Zeus Sports reserves the right to change the price from time to time. If circumstances such as government action, changes to fuel and currency fluctuations make it necessary for Zeus Sports to levy such charges, Zeus Sports shall issue an Amendment Invoice reflecting any changes made as appropriate and will notify the Client at the earliest opportunity. This will only be done with the reasonable cause where the cost basis for Zeus Sports has risen and the cause will be stated.

7. Complaints

7.1 Should you have a problem during the trip, please inform the Guide and/or relevant person (e.g. accommodation manager) immediately who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up in writing within 28 days of completion of the service to the Managing Director at Zeus Sports registered office giving your trip name, the departure date and all other relevant information and, where possible, evidence. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist in identifying quickly your concerns and speed up the response to you.

7.2 Failure to follow the above procedures during your trip, and/or failure to complain within 28 days of your return, may reduce or extinguish any rights you have to claim compensation from us, or from any relevant supplier. Any such rights will be reduced or extinguished if, had you followed the above procedures during your trip, you or we could have taken steps to reduce any loss or damage suffered or entirely prevented it from being suffered.

8. Acceptance of Risk

8.1 All events carry risks. This page is to inform you of the kinds of risks you could encounter in the mountains and associated with the activities we undertake. It is designed to enable you to make informed choices about your participation in our courses. Whilst we take our responsibility for your safety very seriously, we cannot eliminate risk. Please find below a listing of the various dangers that can be encountered on our courses, the consequences of which may be serious injury or prove fatal. Please be aware this is an inexact science and it is not an exhaustive list.

• Developing countries – reduced medical care/facilities; transport facilities are not to the same standard as in the UK. Vehicles are not necessarily subjected to annual MOT tests and in some cases they do not have seat belts.

8.2 The course objectives (e.g. summit/routes etc) may, during poor weather and route conditions, not be obtainable. The guide/mountain leader directing your course carries the final say regarding route selection and its conditions, as well as suitability and continued participation of the participants. A short notice change of conditions, circumstances and objectives is a possibility at any time of the year in the mountains.

9. Data Protection

9.1 Zeus Sports is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. By making a booking with us, you agree we may use and disclose the information you provide for the following purposes: to enable us to process your booking (which will include passing your information to third party suppliers, such as accommodation and transport providers, guides and in-country agents, and may involve sending your information to countries that do not have an equal level of privacy legislation to that in the UK); to administer, analyse and improve our website; for improving customer service; for the detection and prevention of fraud or other crime (which may include providing your information to organisations such as Banks and credit card companies); for compliance with legal requirements (which will include passing your information to public authorities such as customs and immigration) and for marketing contact by means of email, post and/or telephone to provide you with offers and information on similar products and services to those you have purchased (unless you have opted out of such marketing at the time of booking).

9.2 If you wish to make a data subject access request for a copy of any personal data we hold on you, please write to: The Company Director, Zeus Sports, South Park, Studios, 88 Peterborough Road, Fulham, London, SW6 3HH A charge of £10 applies. Our full Privacy Policy s available here.

10. Financial Protection

10.1 In accordance with “The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992” all passengers booking with Zeus Sports are fully protected for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all monies paid to us, including repatriation if required, arising from cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of Zeua Sports. There is no requirement for Financial Protection of day trips, and none is provided. This insurance is only valid for packages booked that DO NOT include flights.

10.2 This Insurance has been arranged by International Passenger Protection Limited and underwritten by certain underwriters at Lloyd’s. For further information please go to www.ipplondon.co.uk

11. Liability

11.1 Zeus Sports carries full public and products liability insurance to act as a tour operator for adventurous travel. Our policy is with Tour Indemnity. Copies are available for inspection on request.

11.2 We take our responsibility to yourself, our clients, and staff very seriously. Our policy is to ensure that all of the trips that we offer are led by appropriately qualified guides who are knowledgeable about the area you are visiting. We endeavour to ensure the safety of our clients and guides at all times, whilst balancing this with the risks associated with the trips that we offer. We ask that all clients travelling with Zeus Sports read, understand and sign a Disclaimer to show you understand the risks involved and to confirm that you have read the Terms & Conditions. Should you have any queries about any of these terms and conditions then please contact us prior to booking as once we accept your booking, you are bound by Zeus Sports Terms & Conditions.

12. Sponsorship

By completing and submitting the booking form the Client agrees that the money raised will not be used for anything other than directly to the charity and if the Client withdraws or cancels the trip any monies raised will be sent to the charity. All sponsorship money should go directly to your chosen charity.

13. Arbitration

13.1 Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Conditions or the provision of the Service shall be referred to observation by a single arbiter appointed by agreement or (interval) knowledge on the application of either party by the person for the time being of the law society.

13.2 English law shall apply to this Contract and the parties agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

13.3 Zeus Sports reserves the right to revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time and as it sees fit. The Clients agrees to accept any future reasonable changes to these Terms and Conditions which are within the law of the UK.

13.4 Should any part of this agreement prove unenforceable in law, then the rest of the Contract still applies.

13.5 These conditions and the disclaimer form (page 2 of the booking form) constitute the entire agreement between the parties, and supersede any previous agreement or understanding and may not be varied except in writing between the parties.

Disclaimer

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have read and understood the following Disclaimer prior to booking your trip. If you are unsure about any part of the Terms & Conditions or Disclaimer please do not hesitate to contact us.

In consideration of Maximum Adventure Ltd allowing me to take part in and engage in any adventure activity, I hereby acknowledge and declare as follows:

1. I confirm that I am over the age of 18.

2. I confirm that I have read and understood the terms and conditions (including risk awareness) of Zeus Sports as provided on the website.

3. I agree to be bound by and obey these terms and conditions and all other rules, regulations and conditions of Zeus Sports and its officials, including those rules, regulations or conditions contained in this Disclaimer and any other applicable safety rules.

4. I acknowledge that I owe a duty to myself and others whilst engaging in any activity provided by Zeus Sports to ensure that I do not take any action or fail to do anything which would endanger my safety and/or the safety of others.

5. I confirm that I will not attempt to repair, modify or tamper with any equipment provided to me for any purpose whilst engaging in any activity and will comply with all instructions in relation to the safe and proper use of such equipment.

6. I will not, whilst engaging in any activity provided by Zeus Sports, use any equipment other than those provided to me by Zeus Sports without the consent of an employee of Zeus Sports Ltd..

7. I acknowledge that engaging in an activity provided by Zeus Sports Ltd can be physically and mentally demanding and confirm that I am in good health and know of no reason, physical or mental why I could be unable to engage in such activity.

8. I agree to pay to Zeus Sports a sum equivalent to the new value of the item plus an administration charge of £50 if I fail to return to Zeus Sports any equipment provided to me for the purpose of engaging in any activity.

9. I acknowledge that engaging in the activity provided by Zeus Sports Ltd may be dangerous. I, therefore, recognise that engaging in any activity is at my own risk. I confirm that Zeus Sports is entitled at any time for whatever reason to deny me access and/ or engagement in any activity. I will not hold Zeus Sports Ltd or any of its representatives responsible for any illness, loss, injury or death sustained before, during or after participation in an activity provided by Zeus Sports Ltd.

10. I confirm that I understand the necessity to take out appropriate insurance for the activity.

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